$795,000

3939 River Oaks Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312

4 beds |
4 baths |
2,850 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1950
0.5acre lot
2 car garage
$279/sqft
Listed 1 month ago

Property Description

WELCOME to the South of Grand Lighthouse Home. 3939 River Oaks Drive sits on a ½ acre bluff overlooking the Raccoon River + Water Works Park. Originally built in 1950, home has been redesigned adding a heated indoor pool, an adjoining sunroom/breakfast nook, complete kitchen remodel, full-size garage addition & a great room nestled among the tree-tops. Property offers spacious living with 4 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms; one ensuite in the basement, a primary with spa bathroom on the main floor & 2 bedrooms upstairs with full updated bath and unique ceiling vaults. Flex rooms in the home include a work-shop/gym/office. Oversized windows throughout showcase the park-like yard & scenic streets below... and of course a heated indoor pool for the ultimate year-round indulgences. Everyday feels like you are on holiday here. Other notable bits: brand new HVAC system, reverse osmosis added, updated/resurfaced pool (including complete drain system to code/heater/light) & a Flo Logic system provides intelligent water leak control. If a leak is detected anywhere inside, the system automatically shuts down water. A whole home 22 kw Generic generator has been installed to run all your house needs in a pinch (including AC). Generator includes an EMP shield to protect from lightning strikes, solar flares or electromagnetic pulses. Extensive home security system, fenced in yard & shed with electricity. A one-of-a-kind find. Offered at $795,000.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: October 2, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing : (515) 453-4300
Listing Agent:: Darla Willett-Rohrssen : 515-203-6108
MLS ID:: 727569

General: Dining AreaSeparate/Formal Dining RoomCable TVWindow Treatments
Appliances: DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher
Basement: Egress WindowsFinished
Flooring: CarpetHardwoodTile
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas

General: Fully FencedPatioStorageStorage
Style: One and One Half Story
Other Structures: Storage
Pool: HeatedIn GroundIndoor
Parking: AttachedGarageTwo Car Garage

Roofing: AsphaltShingle
General: Cement SidingFrameStoneWood SidingOne and One HalfBlock

Road/Access: Concrete
Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
School District: Des Moines Independent
County: Polk

Zoning: N3AW 50F LOT 3 & ALL LOT 2 RIVER WOODS09006151000000
Fencing: Chain LinkWoodFull

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Darla Willett-Rohrssen, Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

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Location

Schools Nearby

Greenwood Elementary School

316 37th St, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades KG-5

0.75 miles away

Merrill Middle School

5301 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades 6-8

1.27 miles away

Roosevelt High School

4419 Center St, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades 9-12

1.49 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.